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Bell Ringer –. Read pages 354-358. Answer the following questions. How many executive roles does the president have? What amendment changed the president’s term limit to two terms? How is the President the chief diplomat? What do you think is the most important role of the President? .
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Bell Ringer – Read pages 354-358. Answer the following questions. How many executive roles does the president have? What amendment changed the president’s term limit to two terms? How is the President the chief diplomat? What do you think is the most important role of the President?
Silent Skits Review - Congress • Look back at your powers of Congress Chart from last unit. (or in the book at Article I Section 8) • Your group will be given 2 powers of Congress. You must silently act out that power so that the rest of the groups can guess it. • All group members must participate.
Today’s Objective: • Students will examine how the functions and powers of the executive branch were designed to meet the needs of citizens and the nation as a whole. (SS-GC-U-3)
Formal Qualifications of the President “Natural born” citizen 35 years old Resident of the US for 14 years
Informal QualificationsPick 3! experience in business, law, or public service experience in government access to large amounts of money well educated military experience moderate political beliefs no previous controversies in career or personal life pleasant and healthy appearance well developed public speaking skills
Salary and Benefits $400,000 a year in taxable income $50,000 in expenses up to $100,000 in travel Air Force One, limos, helicopters, etc. the White House (rent free!) free health care for life lifetime pension of $148,000 a year free office space, mailing services, and up to $96,000 a year for office help
Presidential Term of Office 2 terms (4 years each) – 22nd Amendment (1951) • FYI • President Roosevelt served FOUR terms! He saw the country through the Great Depression and World War II. • A VP can serve two additional terms after they take over for a president, as long as that president had already served over ½ his term.
Chief of State Ceremonial leader - represents the U.S. at official functions.
Heads up the federal bureaucracy like the head of a large corporation Determines the specifics of how legislation will be implemented Issues executive orders (Most often used in an emergency or when Congress fails to take action on an important issue). Chief Executive/Administrator
Chief Manager of the Economy Works with Congress to write a federal budget and set tax policy. Appoints members of the Federal Reserve Board (they control the money supply).
Chief Diplomat Oversees U.S. foreign policy Holds talks with foreign leaders Oversees aid to foreign nations
Commander in Chief Responsible for the security of the nation and the U.S. military.
Chief Legislator Proposes legislation and influences Congress to support certain bills. State of the Union address. Checks/Balances
Chief of Party Promotes his/her party platform. Works to help his/her party in Congressional elections. Rewards loyal party members with political favors or appointments to federal office.
Chief Citizen Works for and represents the public’s interests. In times of crisis, the president works to inform, inspire, and comfort the American people.
Silent Skits…. Roles of the Prez • Same thing, this time you have to act out 1 role of the President.
Using the information provided, you will create a facebook page for a U.S. President. • Follow all instructions on the template carefully!
Exit Slip: X1: List the formal qualifications to be President. X2: Which “Role of the President” is being used when the president set a withdrawal date for combat troops in Afghanistan?